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YS12 LRX

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,419 mi
Last recorded127,419 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LRX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 127,419 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front and rears x4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inside faces badly worn with lips x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished x1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and bold inside face x1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Large leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre Both rear tyres have a nail and metal in them x2 ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear x2 (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 127,419 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding cant move wheel freely (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front and rears x4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inside faces badly worn with lips x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished x1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and bold inside face x1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Large leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre Both rear tyres have a nail and metal in them x2 ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear x2 (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 120,315 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 113,079 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 113,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,878 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 105,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 99,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 93,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully out full inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,584 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 77,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,630 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 55,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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YS12 LRX is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 75,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS12 LRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YS12 LRX registered?

YS12 LRX is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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